I have a lot of life experience. I am personable and kids like me. Lots of people have told me, over the years, that I should be a teacher. I can no longer do physical work, due to an injury, but am reasonably fit otherwise.
2006-09-09 04:56:08 · 30 answers · asked by midnight 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Nothings too old ... always go for it if it's what you want to do ... live life to the fullest!
2006-09-09 04:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you're never too old. I trained to be a music teacher a few years ago, and there was people of all ages on my course. One of the guys must have been in his 50s and is now teaching. You'll have to have a think about what ages you want to teach. If it's primary school (6 - 11) you can do a four year course. If it's secondary you can also do a four year course, but usually it's three years studying your chosen subject then you move onto a teacher training college for a year. A word of advice though - I hated being a teacher and it's not an easy job whatsoever!!!!
2006-09-09 05:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age and enthusiasm are not the problem. Physical ability to do the job may be an issue. Teaching nowadays is a very active profession and requires the ability to be on your feet for much of the time. It also requires stamina and the ability to work long hours (in UK). Before you make your mind up to train I would suggest you are very clear in your mind about why you want to teach in terms of both what you can offer and what students need. Have you worked or been in a school since you left one? How much do you know of the current system? Have you done your homework regarding your subject specialism? When you are fully informed about these things then you can make a calculated decision. If you choose to go ahead, I wish you well in this highly demanding, challenging and often rewarding profession.
2006-09-10 19:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sally M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many fields in teaching that are in high demand, such as special education, math and science. Depending upon your experience, many districts will give your life experience. If you have a bachelor's degree, they will many times make you take a test, give you an emergency credential and then provide you with plenty of time to meet their particular requirments. The best thing to do is contact your local school board, find out what they are in demand for that matches your interest, ask for their requirments and go from there. It is never too late.
2006-09-09 06:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO YOUR NOT... that's why its called life long learning, am sure you would be a great asset, never ever think you cant do some thing because of age.. People are too quick to put people down when it comes to age, some of the best students around are mature ones and you would be able to offer life skills which many very young teachers cannot.. good luck mate!
2006-09-09 04:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by dianafpacker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 23:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your current qualifications. I am assuming you are in the UK. If you already have a degree, then a one year PGCE is the way to go. IF not, you may be looking at a 4 year BEd degree. There are many ways to get into teaching. Check out the DfES website if you are in the UK. Bursaries are available for student teachers too, especially in the high demand subjects like Maths and Physics. Good luck.
2006-09-09 05:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No not too old my son is at uni training to be a teacher and there are mature students there the oldest is 55 but remember it is 3 to 4 years training!!
2006-09-09 05:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still train to be a teacher. In my state, you can retire after five years of teaching experience when you turn sixty-five.
Teaching is not as easy as most people think though. Be ready for a job that is fun and rewarding but is also very high-stress.
2006-09-09 05:00:12 · answer #9 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you are not,too old to become a teacher.
but as an experienced teacher - don't do it unless you are ready for a lot of abuse, and have an extremely thick skin and don't get shocked too easily - I have been threatened with a knife more than once!
Adult teaching is just as rewarding and takes less time to qualify.
2006-09-13 01:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by jaynie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you're not too old to be a teacher. For me, there's no age limit in becoming a teacher. However, you said that you can't do physical work, a teacher requires one to be physically fit...
2006-09-09 05:00:21 · answer #11 · answered by april_alee23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋